Can I go back to work after tummy tuck?

It maximizes tummy tuck results and reduces swelling. Walk for a short distance while maintaining a flexed posture. Your abdominal muscle and fascia will be protected from being pulled, by walking flexed. You should be able to return to your job at the end of two weeks, as long as your job is not physically demanding.

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How long do you have to wait to work after a tummy tuck?

How Much Time Off from Work Will I Need? If you're envisioning needing to take a month off from work, don't worry – recovering from a tummy tuck procedure is surprisingly quick. Most patients can return to their workplace 10 to 15 days after their surgery.

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How long is bed rest after tummy tuck?

If you have a “mini tummy tuck” with a smaller incision, you'll likely need between one and three weeks of elevated sleeping. On the other hand, full-tummy tuck patients require about four weeks, with six weeks of limiting any strenuous exercise or lifting.

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What is the fastest way to recover from a tummy tuck?

5 Essential Tummy Tuck Recovery Tips
  1. #1: Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet. ...
  2. #2: Start walking. ...
  3. #3: Change your sleeping position. ...
  4. #4: Wear recommended compression garments. ...
  5. #5: Stay hydrated.

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How long will I walk bent over after a tummy tuck?

How long do you walk hunched over after a tummy tuck? You will need to walk hunched over or bent at the waist for about a week. This helps prevent additional pressure on your incision lines.

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When Can I Go Back to Work After a Tummy Tuck?

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How long do drains stay in after tummy tuck?

Removing drains too soon may result in fluid buildup, seroma, and the need for fluid aspiration and/or a second surgery. Generally speaking, most patients who require tummy tuck drains are able to have them removed after about 1 – 3 weeks.

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Can you walk 3 days after tummy tuck?

In the first week after tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Patronella recommends patients take short walks of 10 minutes, gradually increasing this to one mile, twice daily by days 10 to 14 days after the procedure.

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How do you sit on the toilet after a tummy tuck?

After a tummy tuck, getting low enough to sit down on the toilet can be difficult and uncomfortable. A toilet seat booster may just be your new best friend. This device can be purchased online and delivered to your home for your convenience.

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Is a tummy tuck similar to a C-section?

In a C-section, an incision is made transecting the abdominal muscles. While a tummy tuck incision is similar to a C-section, the intra abdominal component of the operation is not there. This essentially means that a tummy tuck is less invasive procedure compared to the cesarean section.

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Can I walk 4 days after tummy tuck?

Don't overexert yourself after the Tummy Tuck procedure

You can take a short walk after a few days and light exercise after a few weeks. The more you are active, the more prompt the recovery. Staying active will help to reduce swelling, minimize the risk of blood clots and make you feel better too.

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Can I drive 3 days after tummy tuck?

Answer: Returning to Driving After Tummy Tuck

As a general rule it takes about two weeks before you can straighten up due to the significant abdominal tightness. Therefore, you shouldn't even consider driving for the first two weeks. After two weeks, common sense should be used.

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Can I go out 3 weeks after tummy tuck?

Answer: Tummy tuck and recovery

Every patient heals a bit differently. I usually do not want my patients to do any exertional activity for about 3-4 weeks minimum.

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What are the disadvantages of tummy tuck?

Cons of Tummy Tuck Surgery
  • A full abdominoplasty is a major operation with a considerable recovery. ...
  • Results take time. ...
  • You will have a scar or your lower abdomen. ...
  • Insurance rarely covers the cost of a tummy tuck procedure. ...
  • Weight gain and pregnancy following abdominoplasty may negatively influence surgery results.

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What hurts more ac section or a tummy tuck?

Whether you're contemplating a Mommy Makeover package or just want to undergo a tummy tuck, you'll be relieved to know that any pain from this cosmetic procedure is far less than that experienced after a C-section.

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Is a tummy tuck high risk?

It's important to know that the tummy tuck is a higher-risk procedure compared to other kinds of cosmetic surgery. There is a 4% risk of major complications such as hematoma or infection after a tummy tuck.

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Is pooping hard after tummy tuck?

Constipation is a common complication after surgery and can cause unwanted strain on the abdominal muscles. Avoiding constipation goes hand in hand with a proper diet. To prevent constipation, add high fiber foods to your diet both before and after the surgery to make it easier for the bowels to empty.

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Does it hurt to poop after a tummy tuck?

After a tummy tuck procedure constipation can be an issue, because opioid pain medications will slow down your bowels. After a muscle repair, there can be pain with straining if you are constipated.

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Can you wipe yourself after a tummy tuck?

Answer: Personal hygiene 2 weeks after tummy tuck

You should be able to care for yourself by now if your mommy make-over was a tummy tuck + breast surgery.

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What not to do after tummy tuck?

Avoid abdominal exercises and strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, for 6 to 8 weeks. For 6 weeks, avoid lifting anything that would make you strain.

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How do you get out of bed after a tummy tuck?

How do you get out of bed after an abdominoplasty?
  1. While maintaining a semi-flexed position, roll over on your side so that your legs are on the edge of your bed.
  2. Then, use your hands to gently prop yourself into a seated position.
  3. Rock your body forward, and use your leg muscles to help you stand.

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Can I drink coffee after a tummy tuck?

Answer: Caffeine and Tummy Tuck

I generally ask my patient to refrain from excessive caffeine for the first couple of weeks. That means a cup a day is fine or they can drink decaffeinated coffee. My concern is with increasing blood pressure and heart rate resulting in bleeding or excessive fluid accumulation.

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Does removing a drain hurt?

– Is drain removal painful? Patients may experience a pulling or pressure sensation, however there is generally no pain experienced during drain removal. Drain removal takes only a few seconds. The stitch securing the drain in place is first removed followed by gentle removal of the drainage tube.

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What should you avoid before a tummy tuck?

In preparing for tummy tuck surgery, you may be asked to:
  1. Get lab testing or a medical evaluation.
  2. Take certain medications or adjust your current medications.
  3. Stop smoking.
  4. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

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What can you eat after a tummy tuck?

There are no specific restrictions immediately after a tummy tuck. However, you may want to keep your diet light for the next several days. Start with clear liquids, such as water, then move on to a soft diet of raw fruits and vegetables, whole-grain cereals, yogurt, soft cheeses, soups, and pudding.

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Does a tummy tuck make your stomach smaller?

A tummy tuck can create a new, flat abdomen by removing extra fat. This can be a great, life-changing procedure if you've been carrying extra fat around your stomach area and can't get rid of it. However, it can only do so much in giving you a toned, contoured abdomen.

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